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Menu Plan Monday, 1/23 – 1/29

Did you catch my posts this week about the Scallion Turkey Meatballs with Soy-Ginger Glaze and Peter Reinhart’s (Two-Day) Challah? They were both fantastic and worth a look.

My menu plans have been very simple lately, but that makes them easier to stick to! Lots of vegetable-based recipes this week.

Monday: Slow Cooker Vegetable Barley Soup, Pumpkin Dinner Rolls (bumped from Sunday)

Tuesday: Spiced Lentils with Mushrooms and Greens, leftover Slow Cooker Vegetable Barley Soup, leftover Pumpkin Dinner Rolls and challah rolls.

Wednesday: Beef meatballs in marinara sauce, spaghetti, Carrot Salad

Thursday: Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups, garden salad (I have got to find whole wheat lasagna noodles!)

Friday: Vegetarian Mushroom Barley Soup, Pull-Apart Challah Rolls, Cheesy Kale Crisps

Saturday: Out to dinner

Sunday: Out to dinner

For more menu planning ideas, check out Laura at Organizing Junkie.

2 Comments January 22, 2012

Menu Plan Monday, 1/9 – 1/15

The boys are suddenly very interested in my menu planning, asking to be part of the process and wanting to look up what’s for dinner online rather than just talking to me about it. It’s very cute, and makes me feel happy that I put in the work to plan.

Monday: Trying Amazing Whole Wheat Pizza Crust for make your own pizza and calzones; garden salad

Tuesday: Baked Barley Risotto With Butternut Squash (+ spinach), Sweet Potato Rolls, sliced cheese

Wednesday: Scallion Meatballs with Soy-Ginger Glaze (from the freezer), spaghetti, sauteed broccoli

Thursday: Leftovers

Friday: Out to eat

Saturday: Grilled rib eye steaks, potatoes, and asparagus; garden salad

Sunday: Black Chocolate Cake with a White Meringue Frosting (I needed a non-dairy dessert) for an afternoon family birthday celebration; leftovers for dinner

For more menu planning ideas, check out Laura at Organizing Junkie.

January 8, 2012

Menu Plan Monday, 1/2 – 1/8

I’m kicking off 2012 with some new recipes, some old standbys, and lots of vegetables. Did you cook something fantastic recently? I’m looking for new recipes!

Monday: Smoked beef ribs (from the freezer), barley & sauteed onions, pineapple

Tuesday: Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Greens, Light Wheat Rolls

Wednesday: Scallion Meatballs with Soy-Ginger Glaze, whole wheat spaghetti, sauteed broccoli

Thursday: Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups, garden salad

Friday: Chicken Soup with noodles (from the freezer), Quinoa Recipe with Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Leeks and Slivered Almonds, Honey Challah Rolls

Saturday: J.’s Favorite Goulash, whole wheat egg noodles, steamed green beans, garden salad

Sunday: Leftovers or eat out

For more menu planning ideas, check out Laura at Organizing Junkie.

2 Comments January 3, 2012

Menu Plan Monday, 12/19 – 12/25

This is my final menu plan of the year! Next week, both the boys and J. are home on vacation, and since we’ll be out of our usual routine, we’re going to play meals by ear.

Monday: Make your own calzones or pizza (G. likes calzones, A. likes pizza)

Tuesday: First night of Hanukkah! Latkes with sour cream and applesauce, garden salad

Wednesday: Vegetarian Mushroom Barley Soup, Honey Challah Rolls

Thursday: Meatballs and penne, steamed green beans

Friday: Chicken Soup with noodles (new batch), Honey Challah Rolls (leftovers), Mujadarra, roasted broccoli

Saturday: Grilled hamburgers & hot dogs, Grilled Steak Fries, garden salad

Sunday: order in Chinese food

For more menu planning ideas, check out Laura at Organizing Junkie.

December 19, 2011